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Susan’s Letter

Dear Sydney,

My name is Susan and I received the gift of your daughter’s kidney.  Your letter was routed to me through UC Davis in Sacramento where I had my transplant at the age of sixty-eight.  I hope that you are not disappointed that her kidney was not given to someone younger.  I have four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.  I have had so much and feel greedy for wanting more time with my family when your daughter had so few years.  I was on dialysis and getting discouraged as I was having a lot of trouble with my access for dialysis.  I had numerous chest catheters and three surgeries in my arms to implant accesses. I was running out of options and so I was thrilled when they said that they had a kidney for me.

I am so deeply grateful for your daughter’s gift, and so is my family.  How do I sufficiently say thank you for the gift of life?  I looked at her photo on the website and teared up, she was so lovely.  I would love to know more about her and your family.  Please contact me if you would like.

In deepest gratitude,

Susan

Friends Cure CF


Dear Friends,
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we are sharing this news with you.

After 23 years of the most courageous fight, our beloved Gianna Altano is breathing easy in heaven. Gianna was an inspiration to us all, and with her bright smile and lust for life, she taught all of us how to live the best life possible. She lived, she loved, and she engaged the world around her. If she suffered, it was in silence, as her concern was always for others.

To honor Gianna’s commitment to others, the Friends Cure CF Committee members will continue our partnership with the Living Breath Foundation as we saw first-hand the importance of their work in times of crisis. Please check back for the date of our next “Surf’s Up” event.

We continue to be overwhelmed with gratitude for all of your support!

Sincerely,
Friends Cure CF

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Gianna was a gift to all who knew her, and her gift continues through the Gift of Life, which has already made a difference.

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